Governor Lanham Criticized for Vetoes in 1903 Press Review
Cuero Star and Mont Eagle editorials oppose Governor Lanham's vetoes criticizing the cotton gins bill and alleged neglect of the poor. They argue state needs override on taxes and a Texas resident governor to better reflect local interests. The Cuero Star advocates a homegrown leader and warns against Washington influence.
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Lanham
Texas
Washington
Congressional
Bancombe
Cuero
Gop and silver discovered in Oklahoma
A report notes the finding of gold and silver in Oklahoma. The discovery is described with minimal detail, citing ore types and potential mining interest. Local officials and prospectors weigh exploration prospects and economic impact. Further tests are expected to confirm ore quality and feasibility.
Colorado Cruiser Launch At Cramp Yard
The armored cruiser Colorado was launched Saturday at Cramp's ship yard. A road and bridge bond election will be held Saturday with voters urged to support the measure for better roads. The appeal notes that every Texas resident contributing 5 cents could fund an exhibit for the St. Louis Fair.
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Colorado
Cramp’s
State of
Texas
St. Louis Fair
Lavaca County Voters to Decide on $25000 Road Bonds
Next Saturday qualified voters in Lavaca county will choose whether to issue bonds totaling twenty five thousand dollars for road and bridge purposes.
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Lavaca
Why Not Freight Ships A Call to Build Transport Vessels
Bryan argues for constructing transport ships to support a larger navy under Monroe doctrine policy. He suggests such ships would serve during war and peace, link U S ports to Central and South American ports, train officers, improve mail and freight facilities, and provide vessels that could join the fleet if needed. He criticizes recent wartime purchases as wasteful.
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Spain
South
Central America
Bryan
Wit and Wunier at Health Resort Hotel Rates
A humorous exchange unfolds as a bald man asks for rates at a health resort hotel. The proprietor offers a daily price in pence, and the man jokes about a robber, prompting a brief back and forth about recognition of his supposed profession.
Brick factory idea stirs town talk in Kansas
A Kansas citizen contemplates erecting a brick factory, prompting a note on public curiosity about how far a community mind can stretch. The exchange hints at local ambition and public interest in economic development.
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Kansas
Milwaukee Sentinel
Missing Nellie Mora Stirs Lavaca Area News
Cuero Star reports Nellie Mora nine year old daughter of Fred Mora of Cuero missing since 10 a m Monday with no trace found by press time in Halletsville on April 23. Margerita Reyna convicted of criminal assault in Wilson county for a crime on April 10. death penalty imposed for attacking a seven year old Mexican child.
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Cuero
Nellie Mora
Fred Mora
Halletsville
Margerita Reyna
Ile
Wilson County
Fatal shooting during arrest attempt in Waelder
In Waelder on April 24 constable Jeff Tomlinson attempted to arrest Junius Fisher and Will Cook in the depot. Fisher was shot and killed while Cook was grazed by a bullet near the head and ear. Tomlinson is held on $1000 bond.
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Waelder
Junius Fisher
Will Cook
Jeff Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Miss Louisa Ward McAllister on Girls Education
New York Tribune reports Miss Louisa Ward McAllister of New York discusses girls education. A clergyman remarks the average American girl is poorly educated, to which she agrees and adds there is one consolation—the average American boy will never find it out.
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Louisa Ward McAllister
New York
Light Rain Boosts Gardens in Baursville Letter
From Baursville dated May 1 1903 a reader notes a light rain last Saturday and hopes for a good rain with warm weather to help gardens and crops. D Oblebush and WPlsch were quietly married at the Lutheran church last Sunday with Rev Bekeschus officiating.
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Wplsch
Mart
Lutheran Church
Rev. Bekeschus
Rain Brings Welcome Return Visit and Local Happenings
Mr Louis Bauch and family arrived at our villa just before rain. Louis was urged to return for more rain. William Vick came back from Beaumont where he worked as a carpenter during winter and says he will avoid Beaumont in summer due to sickness. Some boys visited Sharlottenburg on Sunday and enjoyed themselves. Moultonites had a straw ride through Baursville Sunday. F Fishbeck went to Witting and arranged for the Baursville Farmer Boys Band to play for the Ma test on May 3. H Kempe Sr of Freyburg visits relatives. H Kempe Jr and D Fishbeck supply the Moulton market with corn. J Mueller, Fayette county’s champion shot, shot a salt shelled turtle in Aug Mueller's Baursville tank.
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Wm. Vick
Beaumont
Fire destroys residence near Gonzales. $5000 loss
A residence six miles above Gonzales was consumed by fire yesterday evening while the family was away. Only one trunk saved. Estimated loss at $5000 with $1800 insured. Cause unknown. The Halletsville Herald offers instructions to kill ants using sugar soaked sponge and later gasoline treatments.
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Gonzales
Wied Happenings in a Small Town
Farmers complain about drought as cotton chopping looms near. Ernst Kertsh of Kinkler passes through, Wied Butcher Co to open May 1. School closes May 1. Prof J A Smothers re-elected. Phoenix Gun Club sets annual May feast on the 34st near US.
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Ernst Kertsh
Kinkler
Wied Butcher Company
J. A. Smothers
Phoenix Gun Club
Election Notice for Moulton Independent School District
Notice states an election will be held in Moulton on Saturday May 2 1903 to elect four Trustees for the Moulton Independent School District and Henry Krause is appointed Presiding Officer by order of the Board of Trustees.
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Moulton
Moulton Independent
Henry Krause
The Tattooing Craze in War’s Wake
A London tattooist observes a wartime surge in body art as officers and soldiers receive mottoes, portraits, and symbols on arms, chests, and legs. He notes fiancées’ names copied in facsimile and poignant memorials for those killed at Elandslaagte, aiding identification when faces were ruined.
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London
West End
Elandslaagte
Gonzales County Oil Field Prospects Rise
News from Gonzales on April 27 reports oil men optimistic about output, with Gastonwell No 2 yielding sulfur water and some oil unexpectedly. Two more rigs planned soon, land sales steady at high prices, and several good small tract sales opposite Ottine.
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Gonzales
Gastonwell No. 2
Hogs Possessed by Devils Spark Ottawa Farming Row
In Ontario a local sect named Zionists preaches hogs are possessed by devils and must be killed. Authorities struggle to stop farmers from destroying livestock, as sects unite to compel mass killings and bar meat use.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
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Local health ads and notices from Kotzebue era
A collage of medical cures and farm tips extols Prickly Ash Bitters Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Herbine. Advertisers tout cures for liver stomach and kidney ills burns eczema and malaria with 1901 style testimonials and farm audience appeals. Also notes old papers 20 cents per hundred and printing services offered by The Kacie.
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LaNuam
Montton Eagle
Oklahoma
Wit and Wunier
News
Chicago
Reggie
Jimmie
Syracuse Herald
Augustus
Miss Flash
Baursville
EAGLE
D. Oblebush
Louis Bauch
Louis
Shharlottenburg
Hl. Kempe, Sr
Freyburg
H. Kempe, Jr
D. Fishbeck
J. Mueller
Fayette County
Aug. Mueller
C.u
W. B. Corsets
Dr. King
C. B. VanMetre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
Sopyrights &c
Atric du Monte Het
Manna A Co
Scientific American
I.orgest
All Newsdealers
Linn & Co
Severe
Washington. D
Tissa
Madras
Almeria
Clematis Cords
Willinery
Boehm
Deering
Moulton Tex
Ephor
Frank Rothen
Paget Settlement
P. J. Blaschke
Ad. Blaschke
Sublime
Scharlottenburg
Chas. Schroeder
Karnes County
Jacob Kure
Ovocesvonenes
Pior
Bshooceimg A
South Africa
Severa
Seera
Invigo
Sevyera’s
Gonzales County
Ottine
Cedar Rapids
A. Fr
Kotzebue
Bill Toters
A. Fk
Knotebue
Eagie
Houston
Post
Galveston News
Bergin
Pana, Jr
Ballard
A. P. Kotzebue
Vail
Frank Chiasson
Patterson
A. F. Kotzebue
Tue Kacie
Atlanta
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